The insurance industry is undergoing rapid change and disruption. If you're comfortable with technology, and enjoy variety in your work, there's never been a better time to consider a career in property & casualty insurance.

The changing face of insurance leadership

Look for more women to reach the insurance C-suite.

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Like everything else in the insurance industry, the faces of those in leadership are also changing as more women move into managerial and C-suite positions. But that hasn’t always been the case. A 2012 report by SourceMedia Research and Insurance Networking News found that women comprised 59.4% of the insurance workforce, but only one woman was the CEO of either a Fortune 500 or 1000 insurance company.

Patricia L. Harman

Patricia L. Harman is the editor-in-chief of Claims magazine, a contributing editor to PropertyCasualty360.com, and chairs the annual America's Claims Event (ACE), which focuses on providing claims professionals with cutting-edge education and networking opportunities. She covers auto, property & casualty, workers' compensation, fraud, risk and cybersecurity, and is a frequent speaker at insurance industry events. Contact her at pharman@alm.com